Something we’ve revised here on Slope is the Yield Curve Tool, which any of you can access by choosing the menu item below or clicking here.
Slope of Hope Blog Posts
Slope initially began as a blog, so this is where most of the website’s content resides. Here we have tens of thousands of posts dating back over a decade. These are listed in reverse chronological order. Click on any category icon below to see posts tagged with that particular subject, or click on a word in the category cloud on the right side of the screen for more specific choices.
When the Ship Hits the Fan
If a premium member on Slope types in the easy-to-remember symbol FR:ANXAVS they will see some data from the U.S. Government called Manufacturer’s Value of Shipments, described here in great detail. As you can see, over the span of decades, it is a gorgeously cyclic creature.
Draft Dodger
Although the /NQ is up nearly 200 points right now, there are still very intriguing short setups in NASDAQ-land. One of my favorites is DraftKings (DKNG) which is sporting a very clean rounded top.
BorePCE Out
Well, that was a non-event. The Fed’s favorite inflation data came out, and the previous data matched the forecast matched the actual number. Zero point two percent across the board. Because, ya know, inflation is only 2.4% a year. You can see it in the bills you pay. You betcha.
Up Next: the PCE
The 24 hours following the report were mighty odd. Last night, some folks were plausibly anticipating a market wipeout on Thursday. On the contrary, the NQ was up triple digits and every single stock futures market was bright green. That didn’t last all day, however, and by day’s end, it was pretty clear the bloom was off the Semiconductor rose.
